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Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration of her predecessor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), by calling for state agencies to stop...

Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

Needed Conveniences Coming to Downtown Roanoke Residents

A local group of building professionals has purchased the building at 16 W. Church Ave., Roanoke, Va., home of the original S&W Cafeteria. The...

New Library Poised to Move Forward in South County

A bit smaller and missing some of the sexier curves it sported before, Roanoke County’s new main branch library is back on track –...

Blue Ridge PBS Celebrates “National Parks” with Special Events

On Tuesday Blue Ridge PBS partnered with the Booker T. Washington National Monument to celebrate the founding of America’s national parks. The day began with...

Lewis-Gale Hosts Warner for Private Healthcare Forum

“I do not believe in a single payer system,” said Senator Mark Warner. “I don’t believe that we need a totally government run system.” Warner...

McDonnell RV Tour Rolls Into Town

Bob McDonnell’s blue tour bus rolled down Rt. 419 in front of Tanglewood Mall honking its horn as a large crowd stood lining the...

Cameron Johnson Named to 2009 Ten Outstanding Young Americans

Roanoke’s Cameron Johnson has been named as one of the 2009 Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) by the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees). Johnson, 24,...
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